Dozens Hurt in Tour Bus Crash in Hawaii

Published 8:00 pm, Saturday, July 5, 2003

At least two dozen Japanese tourists were injured when the driver of their tour bus collapsed at the wheel and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail, officials said Sunday.

The bus was traveling on a highway in central Honolulu on Saturday night when the driver slumped over, police said. Two passengers tried unsuccessfully to take control of the vehicle, which ended up on its side.

The 65-year-old driver was hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. At least 24 passengers were brought to the hospital in good to serious condition.

Police were unable to confirm how many passengers were aboard the 55-seat bus.

Police said the driver may have suffered from medical problems, and that alcohol and speed were not factors in the crash.